Career
Before his professional drifting career began, Taka was a successful autocross driver, and was instrumental in building southern California"s drift scene. Taka was previously sponsored by Falken Tires, however he has since lost his sponsorship deal due to an unsuccessful season in 2008. Taka is also known to have given up a career as a chiropractor to become a drift driver.
Taka is now sponsored by Nexen Tire and Megan Racing.
Taka Aono participated in Project Carolina Tuner Magazine"s Toyota Corolla Drift Project, contributing time, expertise, and parts.